Disagreements with Barth

I thought it might be helpful to flesh out what I referred to in my last post on Barth but did not discuss, namely, areas in Barth’s theology which I find troubling. Ironically, I part...

Science and Scripture

From Derek Kidner’s commentary on Genesis (Tyndale), p. 31: “the accounts of the world are as distinct (and each as legitimate) as an artist’s portrait and an anatomist’s diagram, of which no composite picture will...

Why Study Barth?

People often ask me why I am interested in spending some time studying Barth. This morning in a meeting I jotted out an answer to this question, as best as I am currently able to...

Bruce Gordon’s biography of Calvin

Charles Bridges on Study

I am reading The Christian Ministry by Charles Bridges (19th century pastor in England) and found his comments on how and why pastors should study very helpful. He emphasizes both that study is important, and...

Courage

Faith and Adventure

I am continually grateful for the uncertainty of this season of life, as God is using it to expose idols in my heart and refine my faith in His provision and guidance for Esther and...

Comments on Hebrews (1:5-14)

Hebrews 1:5-14 consists of a series of quotes from the Old Testament serving to establish the superiority of Christ over angels. My initial thought in tackling this section was, why so many OT quotations? Wouldn’t...

Favorite Narnia Moments (9): Lucy’s Story

In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Lucy discovers a magic book and reads a story which she cannot remember after she finishes it, but she always longs to hear again. Its so interesting to...